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Thrifting Tweed Jackets - Priority for Shoulder or Chest?

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10/11/11 at 11:38pm
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Wondering what your thoughts are on this. It's a bit difficult for me as I have a 42 inch chest and 20 inch shoulders and that combination rarely exists especially when buying used. What is more important for a decent fit and in consideration of what my tailor can do? A 46R with 46 inch chest and 20 inch shoulders or a 42R with a 42 chest and 18.5? Seems like I run across that sizing the most.

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post #2 of 3
10/11/11 at 11:59pm
What do you expect to do with shoulders two inches too small? Insert a patch?

The other way isn't much better. The cost of shrinking the chest plus whatever else you need done will add up.

Avoid buying deals that turn into money pits.
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post #3 of 3
10/12/11 at 12:05am
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Figured around 19 could be okay (with the shoulders not laying flat) for a thrift purchase.

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